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MOT History from tests of petrol MG B GTs year 1970

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mot history
Pass percent:71.39%
(The average a petrol MG B GT year 1970 passes without issue)
Based on:5,806 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment287
Registration plate lamp issues209
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|191
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively130
Brakes imbalanced across an axle123
Horn not working |1.6.2a|122
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort121
Rear brake binding119
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|78
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|74
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|68
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|64
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|64
Rear brake application uneven56
Brake hose excessively deteriorated53
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|51
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|50
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|48
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|43
Brake pipe excessively corroded43
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|42
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|41
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|39
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|37
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|34
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|30
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|28
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|24
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|24
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|23
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|23
Registration plate issues23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|22
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|22
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|21
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|21
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|19
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|19
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|19
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|18
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|17
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Brake hose has insufficient room to move16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|16
Battery insecure |1.9.1|16
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|16
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|15
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|15
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|15
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Front brake application uneven13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Windscreen has damage11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|11
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Windscreen washer not working 10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|10
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|8
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|7
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement7
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|7
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|6
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|6
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|6
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|5
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|5
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|5

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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